Project Manager - Restoration

About the Role

The Restoration Project Manager oversees all assigned restoration projects, including temporary labor selection, equipment procurement, on-site management, paperwork accuracy, and quality control. This role involves close collaboration with occupants and property owners to ensure high customer satisfaction through daily updates.

Responsibilities

Field Management

• Directly supervise Restoration Technician Team and respond to large losses with the first responder team.
• Recruit and manage temporary labor in conjunction with the Project Coordinator.
• Oversee commercial and residential large losses through restoration.
• Ensure demolition is clean, complete, and ready for rebuild.
• Conduct safety toolbox talks and ensure compliance with BluSky safety policies.
• Manage sign-in sheets for all Time and Material projects.
• Adhere to OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Ensure project work meets industry standards for workmanship.
• Supervise BluSky and temporary labor personnel on projects.
• Adhere to company Best Practices.
• Provide high-level customer service at all times.
• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

Office/Shop Management

• Review and monitor project-related paperwork.
• Ensure subcontractors and temporary labor work under subcontract agreements.
• Approve or reject invoices with proper communication to the Project Accountant.
• Develop and update project schedules as needed.
• Monitor and approve timecard input for employee hours.
• Conduct monthly Game Plan meetings with direct reports.
• Ensure IICRC training is up to date for all Technician personnel.
• Hold team meetings, including weekly training and equipment checks.
• Serve as direct report for Shop Manager.
• Ensure equipment is in working condition and ready for deployment.
• Manage and maintain monthly equipment inventory lists.
• Ensure vehicles are stocked per BluSky specifications.
• Direct, mentor, and train Technician personnel.
• Participate in BluSky emergency mitigation on-call management rotation.

Profitability Management

• Meet or exceed billing, revenue, and profit margin goals.
• Use temporary labor and other resources to avoid overtime (excluding after-hours).

Requirements

• 3+ years of residential and commercial restoration experience preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience preferred.
• IICRC certifications in water and smoke restoration.
• Ability to travel nationally for emergency and non-emergency losses.
• Strong communication skills with clients and internal/external contacts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Auto allowance, fuel card, expense account, company laptop, cell phone, and apparel.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed match.
• 11 paid holidays and PTO.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment can range from quiet to moderately loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25-50 pounds. Duties require standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle materials, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. The employee must stoop, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl and may occasionally sit.